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Trump's pick for Treasury Secretary is Scott Bessent. Here's what to know
Trump's choice for treasury secretary questioned on the economy
Scott Bessent, President-elect Trump's pick for Treasury Secretary, was pressed about Trump's economic plans at his Senate confirmation hearing. NBC News' Garrett Haake reports.
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Trump’s Treasury Pick Vows to Give Back to the Rich in Bleak HearingScott Bessent, Donald Trump’s nominee for treasury secretary, made it clear during his confirmation hearing Thursday that he’s only interested in protecting the interests of the rich and powerful. The hedge fund manager with a net worth of at least $500 million repeatedly spiked down questions about whether he would support working-class priorities.
Max Boot noted that in the hours after a ceasefire agreement was announced in Gaza, Donald Trump, though not yet inaugurated, was “already taking a victory lap for this deal.” Max noted something else, too: The president-elect was doing so “deservedly.”
Here's what to know about the Treasury secretary pick Bessent, who heads into his confirmation hearing and may become the first Senate-approved LGBTQ+ member in a Republican cabinet.
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Trump’s Treasury Pick Leaves Glaring Gap in Answer on Cutting MedicaidDonald Trump's nominee for Treasury Secretary, Scott Bessent, says he will "get back to" Senator Ben Ray Luján when asked at his Senate confirmation hearing if he would suggest cuts to Medicaid. Vile. pic.twitter.com/EM6Nx5L0XD
Here are five key things investors need to know to start the trading day: Buoyed by a cooler-than-expected CPI report and a slew of blowout bank earnings, all three major averages surged Wednesday for their best day since Nov.
Scott Bessent's wise comments on tariffs, taxes, spending, and debt calmed investors and sent markets soaring.
The fund manager will face senators at a confirmation hearing on Thursday
President-elect Donald Trump's pick for Treasury Secretary, Scott Bessent, said he "100%" supports raising sanctions on Russian oil producers if the future president requests doing so.
Scott Bessent, tapped by Donald Trump to be treasury secretary, faced sharp questions from Democrats and Republicans on tax policy, tariffs, China, Russia sanctions and the IRS.
US President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent was asked who would pay the proposed tariffs. Bessent also hit back on the clean energy race, saying China will not comply.
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